Politics
Taverham High School & Sixth Form
Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6HP
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Taverham High School & Sixth Form
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Application Instructions
Entry criteria for Level 3 courses:
6 GCSEs Grades 9-4 (or equivalent), including Grade 4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
Please also see subject specific entry criteria in the prospectus
Course Summary
The course is designed to develop a critical awareness of the nature of politics, political ideas, institutions of government and structures of power and authority. A successful politics student has:
- the desire to understand current issues and rapid political change
- a willingness to participate and work with others
- an ability to write effectively and develop skills of debate
an interest in continual research
Course Details
UK politics and core political ideas; UK government and non-core political ideas; global politics
Entry requirements
Minimum requirement: 6 GCSEs Grades 9-4 (or equivalent), including English language and mathematics; Grade 5 geography or Grade 5 history
Your next steps...
The study of politics develops problem solving and research skills. It informs you of the events which have a real impact on people's lives. Careers which require enhanced skills of communication and a keen sense of attention to detail and debate are open to you, across both public and private sectors such as local or national government, research, journalism, media, teaching and the legal profession. Students go on to study politics, international relations or PPE at university.
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